Intent

  • Students should develop contextual knowledge in Computing.
  • Students are competent users of digital tools and techniques especially in Digital Graphics and Multimedia / Website authoring
  • Students can express themselves competently using suitable software and create effective digital products
  • Students can break down problems and create effective and efficient solutions.
  • Students develop the skills to keep themselves safe whilst using a range of technologies, including those using the internet.
  • Students develop a love and passion for the subject which manifests itself in them taking a vested interest in creative imedia.

Curriculum

KS4 Westbourne Journey IMedia CAM NAT

KS4 Westbourne Curriculum Overview IMedia

Cambridge National Creative iMedia: OCR (J807) for Year 11

Creative iMedia Assessment Method: 25% Examination:

Paper R081: Pre Production Skills (25%; 1 hour 15 minutes)

Three coursework units, each worth 25% of the final grade. Currently these are digital graphics, web design and interactive multimedia products.

Cambridge National Creative iMedia: OCR (J807) for Year 10

Creative iMedia Assessment Method:

40% Examination:

Paper R093: Creative iMedia in the Media Industry (40%; 1 hour 15 minutes)

60% Course Work Units

Two coursework units, worth 60% of the final grade.

Unit R094: Visual Identity and Digital Graphics (25%)

Unit R097: Interactive Digital Media (35%)

Where iMedia can take you: 

By studying Computing you will be opening a wide range of opportunities. You will be able to study Computer Science at university and then specialise in an area, such as Data Science, software engineering or hardware. Alternatively, you can use your understanding of algorithms and problem solving to pursue careers in software development, other Sciences, Maths, animation, web design, app development and even video editing, sound editing or game design. In a world which digital technology is everywhere, there are very few opportunities that do not involve computing somewhere.

The skills, knowledge and understanding you will develop through this qualification are very relevant to both work and further study. They will support you in a range of subject areas such as A Level in business, photography and of course, media or Cambridge Technicals in IT or media. Your skills will also support your progression into employment through apprenticeships in areas such as digital media or business marketing.